Investigate how e-commerce has affected the way people buy goods & services


Lesson 1 Lesson 2 Lesson 3
Pass
Merit
Distinction
A brief definition of e-commerce
Explain how e-commerce has changed the way people buy goods & services covering the key points of
  • Choice
  • Convenience
  • Cost
Give an example to illustrate at least one point
May not use the correct terminology
Define e-commerce using examples of at least 2 different types of e-commerce websites
Also cover
  • Location
  • Flexibility

Give an example to illustrate three of the key points
Use the correct terminology most of the time
A detailed definition of e-commerce using examples of a range of different types of e-commerce websites
A detailed explanation of the key points.


Give an example to illustrate each of the five key points.
Use the correct terminology

Lesson Objectives

  • Explore the issues of location & flexibility in relation to e-commerce

Starter

ROBO shoppers are increasing - click the image to read a short blog post explaining this change in shopping patterns.
roboshopper.jpg

Task

Add a section to your report for Location and explain how location is a key point in e-commerceAdd a section to your report for Flexibility and explain how flexibility has given e-commerce an advantage

Plenary

Discuss the recent spate of traditional retailers disappearing from the high street as they go into administration, how should businesses adapt the the e-commerce threat?